But does it have better dynamic range... Paul via phone
> On May 21, 2017, at 2:27 PM, Paul Stenquist <pnstenqu...@mac.com> wrote: > > I agree that the sheer size of the 645z sensor makes it superior to the K-1 > in most regards, but does it have > It's dynamic range? You have to make some serious mistakes to lose highlight > or shadow detail with the K-1. It is a generation newer than the 645z. > > Paul via phone > >> On May 21, 2017, at 2:00 PM, Bruce Walker <bruce.wal...@gmail.com> wrote: >> >> Hi Luke; I'm a happy 645z owner. I have had in succession, a K100D >> Super, K20D, K-3 and now the 645Z, a camera which has become my >> preferred carry and handles 97% of what I shoot. >> >> Using the same kind of logic as "going to get nearly the same results >> with the K1" you can easily convince yourself that the K-3ii is >> sufficient for you. If you can successfully follow that chain down >> then you should consider the K-3ii as it's much less expensive and a >> great deal less unwieldy. >> >> The 645Z is at Pentax's extreme end of stepwise refinements in optics >> and electronics. If you need the resolution and dynamic range, then >> you will not be disappointed by it. If you don't, then go with the K-1 >> or K-3. >> >> By the way, what makes you say it's not a "true medium format"? It >> uses the same sensor as Phase One and several other medium format >> cameras. If you are referring to the specific physical diagonal film >> measurement versus the sensor, well if that actually bothers then that >> also suggests you don't need it. :) >> >> I went with the medium format because of its look, and for better >> files for retouching. The difference is unbelievable until you >> actually work with it. Truly eye-opening. >> >> >>> On Sun, May 21, 2017 at 7:26 AM, Luke Johnson <lucas_p_john...@yahoo.com> >>> wrote: >>> Hello all! >>> I lent my dad my *istD and haven't seen it since (think he's enjoying it >>> and hes done A lot for me in my life so more power to him!) >>> I'm trying to decide on the K1 or the 645Z.I've always wanted to try medium >>> format (although I know the Z isnt a true medium format.) But if I'm going >>> to get nearly the same results with the K1. Has anyone heard anything about >>> a 645z update/replacement? >>> I shoot mainly landscapes and some architectural. >>> Any thoughts / guidance appreciated! >>> Thanks. >>> >>> >>> Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >> >> >> >> -- >> -bmw >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
